Lockheed L-414 Hudson crash, Jun 12, 1943 (7 killed), Hug...
Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident on June 12, 1943 near Hughes Northern Territory, Australia with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engine problems on approach, with...
- Date: June 12, 1943
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-414 Hudson
- Location: Hughes Northern Territory, Australia
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine problems on approach, with the port propeller feathered.
A RAAF Lockheed Hudson (A16-186) with its undercarriage down crashed about one mile northeast of Hughes Strip, Northern Territory, on 12 June 1943 after its port propeller was feathered. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact and fire, and all seven crew were killed.